AWHONN on Capitol Hill 2026
April 27-28, 2026
When I signed up for AWHONN on Capitol Hill I did not know what I was really getting myself into. I was excited to get involved but extremely nervous for this new experience. On the first night of the meet and greet I met people who have done this event for years who gave me a little insight. I felt I was very well prepared to go and speak about the bills that could really make a difference, things that we as not only women’s health nurses but every nurse lives every day.
The impact I made with these representatives no matter how big or small it was, made a large impact on my life for good. It was such an honor to be able to attend.
Harley Seel
2023 AWHONN on Capitol Hill Attendee
Join AWHONN and your nurse colleagues across the nation in coming together for a two-day lobbying event in Washington, DC. With your help, we will speak directly to our representatives, advocating for bills that will make a substantial difference in the lives of nurses and patients.
Sunday evening, join us for a cash bar to meet with your fellow nurses. On Monday, April 27th, you will have the chance to attend a full day educational session. In addition to prepping you on the intricacies of the bills, you will learn how to effectively lobby and speak to your representatives. Then, on Tuesday, take your knowledge to the Hill. As an AOCH participant, you will have meetings scheduled on your behalf to talk directly with the offices of your representatives alongside other nurses from your state.
AWHONN will host a public policy conference and lobby day from April 27th and April 28th, to advance legislation to promote the health of women and newborns.
Registration fee: $275 for members, $175 for students and $375 for nonmembers.
Registration is a non-refundable
What you get:
- Briefing on three bills (TBD)
- Meetings scheduled for you with staff for your US Representative and Senators
- Talking points and fact sheets on each bill
- Breakfast and lunch on the first day.
If you have any questions, please email advocacy@awhonn.org.
Format
Monday, April 27, will be a full day of briefings to prepare you to meet with members of Congress or their staff. You will be thoroughly briefed on up to three bills (to be determined) by AWHONN staff and other policy experts. There will also be training on how to lobby and a thorough briefing of logistics for the lobby day on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, April 28, AWHONN will have requested appointments for you with each of the three members of your Congressional delegation and will provide you with your unique schedule of meetings. We will also provide you with talking points. You should expect to have about a 20 to 30 minute meeting with each office.
House and Senate offices on Capitol Hill are a short walk from the hotel.
If you have any questions, please email advocacy@awhonn.org.
Travel
AWHONN recommends flying into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). We recommend arriving on Sunday so that you can join us for a no-host cash bar reception at 5:00 pm and get a good night’s rest before the first session on Monday morning. Appointments on Tuesday may end as late as 5:30, therefore we recommend making a flight reservation no earlier than 7:00 pm. The hotel can be reached from the airport by readily available taxis or by taking Metro from the airport to Union Station on the Red Line. The hotel is a short walk from Union Station, which is served by Amtrak and Metro.
Hotel
The Monday briefing sessions will be held at the Washington Hilton Capitol Hill Hotel a special group rate of $329 + 15.95% tax ($381.47) has been negotiated on your behalf. Rooms will fill up quickly, so book your room at the time of your registration.
The hotel’s cut-off date for room reservations is March 27.
Washington Hilton Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
More details will be coming soon about booking a hotel room at the group rate.
